BNA/CNA Training Class - October 2026

About the Program

Miller's Health Systems is proud to provide free training for those interested in a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Qualifications

• Pass a criminal background check, TB test, and physical prior to starting the course.
• Mandatory attendance to all classroom sessions to meet program requirements set by the Indiana State Department of Health.
• Adhere to facility-specific dress code requirements.

Training Structure

Classroom Instruction

• Complete 36-40 hours of classroom work.
• Pass all tests with a score of 80% or higher (3 attempts allowed).
• Failure to pass the classroom phase will disqualify the student from proceeding to clinicals.

Clinical Practicum

• Complete 75 hours of supervised practicum in a long-term care facility.
• Successfully perform all required skills.
• First 16 hours of practicum are with the class instructor; absence during this time results in dismissal from the program.
• Students may be assigned a preceptor for organization and time management.
• Evaluation sheets will be completed by the preceptor and instructor at program completion.
• All skills checklists (RCPs) must be demonstrated and signed off during clinicals by the clinical instructor or another licensed nursing professional.
• Submit a completed checklist (RCP) at the end of clinicals to be eligible for the state exam.
• Maintain a daily "clinical sign-in record" with date, hours worked, student signature, and licensed supervisor co-signature.

Additional Information

• Unsatisfactory performance or attendance issues may result in dismissal from the program.
• Upon successful completion, students receive a certificate of completion and a scheduled test date.
• If hired and in good standing as an employee, Miller’s Merry Manor covers the cost of the state exam (first attempt) and one retake if needed.
• Non-employees must schedule and pay for their own test.